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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.24, 2,221.91 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.24, 2,221.91 and 385.56 is: 578.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.24 : 2,221.91 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.24/2,221.91 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.24x = 2,221.91 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.24x = 856,678.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,678.05/1,481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.35

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